International Yoga Day Celebration in Gandhinagar

“On 21 June 2018 International Yoga Day was celebrated all over the world. The people of Gandhinagar also joined in enthusiastically to celebrate goodness of health to bring happiness in life. Around 11,500 people gathered at the Cine Vista Ground at GH4 in order to perform various yoga exercises and meditation. Students from MB Patel English Medium Secondary And Higher Secondary School, one of the major schools associated with AFS since 2008 also participated in this magnanimous program. Eleven volunteers from Gandhinagar Chapter also represented AFS India at this occasion.Being conscious about health and pursuits of happiness are the primary concerns in this life. Indian heritage of yoga and meditation has very successfully connected people all around the world irrespective of the culture, religion or nationality that one belongs to.”

About AFS

AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.

Vision 2020: To be the leading organization in intercultural education and experience that focuses on growing its programs for the underserved.

AFS Intercultural Programs India has sent over 1000 plus participants from India on various yearlong and short-term programs. Our sending participants include various high school students, educators, volunteers and renowned educationist. With the help of wonderful, motivated and dedicated volunteers all over India, AFS India has hosted 500 plus participants on various yearlong and short-term programs in various cities.